Kyanite and Liddicoatite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.53-3.65
3.02
Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
Cleavage
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
{0001} Poor
Mohs Hardness
4-7
Not Available
Chemical Composition
Not Available
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Kyanite and Liddicoatite Chemical Formula
While comparing Kyanite and Liddicoatite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Kyanite and Liddicoatite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Liddicoatite- Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Kyanite and Liddicoatite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite and Liddicoatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite and Liddicoatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite is 3.02 whereas that of Liddicoatite is 3.02.